Saanich West Travel Guide
Victoria
Visit Saanich West
Popular places to visit
University of Victoria
Explore the campus of University of Victoria during your visit to Victoria. Stroll along the area's waterfront or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.
Fisherman's Wharf Marina
Come to this working harbor to see its colorful floating houses, go on a kayaking trip or a wildlife-spotting cruise and enjoy a meal of fresh seafood on the docks.
Government Street
This central street attracts the crowds with its museums and galleries, historical architecture, shopping districts and Canada’s oldest Chinatown.
Royal BC Museum
Learn about the region’s human and natural history, visit some of the oldest buildings in the province and see a special collection of totem poles.
Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre
Catch an event at Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre during your trip to Victoria. Wander the waterfront and picturesque gardens in the area.
British Columbia Parliament Building
Visit the legislative headquarters of British Columbia to admire neo-baroque architecture and murals depicting scenes from the province’s history.
Things to do
Victoria Whale Watching Adventure with Free Photos
Royal BC Museum Admission Ticket
Ghostly Walking Tour in Victoria
Experience Victoria and Butchart Gardens Premium Tour
Top hotels in Saanich West
Fairmont Empress
While the Fairmont is grandiose, clean, and staff make an exceptional effort to ensure you’re cared for, for $800 a night it leaves a lot to be desired. We booked a “city view” room and our windows were 2/3 fogged to block the view of the alley. It was very loud (big trucks, etc). The room itself ...
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Huntingdon Hotel and Suites
Noisy most of the night. We had a suite with a sleeping loft and queen sofabed.below. There were 3 of us The sofabed was so uncomfortable that my husband gave up and slep on the floor
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Days Inn by Wyndham Victoria On The Harbour
The room was good, we took the side that has a view to the Harbour on the second floor. Apparently there was some construction near the Harbour, though there was no sound or any disturbances to our room. Room as such was comfortable. Ensuite Bathroom is small, specifically the sink. But overall a ...
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Hotel Grand Pacific
The staff is very profeessional and helpful. I want to give a special shout out to Jake, who went above and beyond to print and scan an email an important time sensitive document that needed a signsture.
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Chateau Victoria Hotel and Suites
Friendly staff
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Arbutus Inn
It was exactly what was expected. Clean and basic. Low rate for Victoria and close to everything. My only criticism would be the chair in the room was quite uncomfortable. But beds terrific.
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Saanich West
Gorge -Tillicum Area
While visiting Gorge -Tillicum Area, you might make a stop by sights like SilverCity Victoria Cinemas and Craigflower Schoolhouse.
Saanich Core
While Saanich Core isn't home to many top sights, Uptown Center and MayFair Shopping Centre are some notable places to visit nearby.
Burnside
Burnside is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Galloping Goose Trail and MayFair Shopping Centre while in the area.
Hillside - Quadra - Downtown Blanshard
While there might not be top attractions in Hillside - Quadra - Downtown Blanshard, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal and Victoria Harbour.
Victoria West
Victoria West is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Westside Village Shopping Centre and beach near Victoria West.
Esquimalt
Travellers come to Esquimalt for its colourful gardens, and you can see top attractions like Sooke Salmon Charters and CFB Esquimalt Naval and Militiary Museum while you're in town.
